A quick list of things to consider when having noise trouble with ANY pedal.
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Beginners Guide To Guitar Effects Pedals
A Beginner’s Guide To Guitar Effects Pedals
True Bypass vs. Buffered Switching
Bypass… generally there are 2 types used in guitar effects pedals these days- true bypass and buffered bypass. Let’s take a quick look at the pros & cons of each. Buffered bypass runs your guitars signal through your pedals circuit whether it’s off or on. The buffer portion of the circuit converts your signal from…
The $7 Chocolate Bar or Boutique vs. Mass Produced
Here in Charleston, SC we have a local chocolatier that is heads and shoulders above the rest- Sweeteeth Chocolate. Everything they make is second to none. Problem is- their average bar is $7, even at that price I gladly buy 3 or 4 at a time because I know that I’m getting is something special.…
What order should pedals go in?
What order should pedals go in? This has got to be the most asked question regarding effects pedals and their ‘proper’ use. There are best practices, but realistically there is no “right” way to wire up your pedal board. Experimenting with your signal flow can lead to some amazing accidents… If experimenting isn’t your thing,…
Stop Using Batteries
Honestly- we’re not a bunch of patchouli sniffing hippies here at Pro Tone. We just want to help people get the most out of their pedals by ensuring they’re powered correctly, while doing the environment a favor. The average battery consumption in the U.S. is 10 batteries per person per year. As guitarists we burn…